Air Fryer Steak for Beginners
Here’s a simple and delicious Air Fryer Steak recipe made just for beginners 👩🍳🔥
🥩 Air Fryer Steak for Beginners
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: ~15 minutes
Servings: 2
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 boneless steaks (ribeye, sirloin, or your favorite cut – about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter (for serving)
🍴 Instructions (Step-by-Step)
- Preheat your Air Fryer
- Set it to 400°F (200°C) and let it heat for 3–5 minutes.
- Prepare the steak
- Pat steaks dry with a paper towel.
- Rub both sides with olive oil.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder + paprika.
- Air fry the steak
- Place steaks in the air fryer basket (don’t overlap).
- Cook for:
- 🩶 8 minutes for medium-rare
- ❤️ 10 minutes for medium
- 💙 12 minutes for well-done
- Flip halfway through cooking (around 5 minutes).
- Rest the steak
- Remove and let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting (this keeps it juicy).
- Add butter on top (optional)
- Place a small piece of butter on each steak while it rests—it melts and adds amazing flavor.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve with air-fried potatoes, steamed veggies, or a fresh salad.
- Add a little garlic butter or herb sauce on top for extra flavor.
💡 Tips for Beginners
- Don’t overcrowd the basket — air needs to circulate.
- Use a meat thermometer if you have one:
- Medium-rare: 135°F (57°C)
- Medium: 145°F (63°C)
- Well-done: 160°F (71°C)
- Let the steak rest before cutting to keep it tender and juicy.
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